Facilities & Critical Systems Engineer — Global Impact

Baxter Healthcare; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 152,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Baxter in Deerfield, IL is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Facilities and Critical Systems, to lead and ensure reliability of pharmaceutical facility utilities and capital projects across Baxter's global network.

You will review designs, guide engineering standards, and mentor teams while working with site engineers and cross-functional partners. Travel up to 25% and drive energy efficiency and compliance with cGMP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of pharmaceutical facility, utility, or systems engineering experience.
• 3+ years supporting manufacturing operations.
• 8+ years in engineering leadership or senior technical role.
• Experience applying cGMP in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of HVAC, WFI, compressed air, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and energy systems.
• Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, 21 CFR, ISO, and applicable building and safety regulations.
• Experience supporting capital projects from concept through startup and turnover.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering standards for facilities, utilities, and capital projects.
• Provide technical support for pharmaceutical facility and utility systems.
• Review facility designs, engineering studies, and project plans to ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory expectations.
• Support manufacturing sites in the planning and execution of facility upgrades and improvement projects.
• Evaluate facility and utility system performance and recommend solutions to address technical issues and improve reliability.
• Monitor changes in industry practices and regulatory requirements and recommend updates to engineering standards and procedures.
• Develop and maintain project documentation standards, including SOWs, URSs, and BODs.
• Participate in project gate reviews and capital planning activities.
• Support sustainability initiatives through facility improvements, energy-efficient design practices, and carbon reduction efforts.
• Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, purchasing, and project teams to address facility and utility-related challenges.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams across the organization.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

cGMP knowledge

Capital project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Baxter in Deerfield, IL is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Facilities and Critical Systems, to lead and ensure reliability of pharmaceutical facility utilities and capital projects across Baxter's global network.

You will review designs, guide engineering standards, and mentor teams while working with site engineers and cross-functional partners. Travel up to 25% and drive energy efficiency and compliance with cGMP standards.